On its February release, Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon’s Shehzada couldn’t work its charm at the box office. Almost four months on, many associated with Rohit Dhawan’s directorial venture seem to be feeling the pinch. mid-day has learnt that many vendors across departments are awaiting their dues, with the cumulative figure said to be over Rs 30 lakh.  

With payments made in tranches, the industry norm is to clear dues within 60 to 90 days of the release. A senior crew member from Shehzada’s direction team, on the condition of anonymity, says, “Producers need to understand that prolonged non-payment can lead to a breakdown in trust. I may become reluctant to collaborate with them on future projects.”